Every day, occasional and even one first-time cyclist got together to ride into work in Cheltenham this morning.

To mark National Cycle to Work day Cheltenham Borough Council had invited anyone who wanted to join one of two rides into town.

About two dozen took part in the council-organised rides

Councillor Max Wilkinson, the authority’s walking and cycling champion, led a group that started at the A40 in Lansdown, picked up more riders at Cheltenham Spa railway station and then head to the Promenade via the Honeybourne Line and Chelt Walk.

“It was quite enjoyable this morning actually, I woke up looking forward to it, and it was really good to have Jo looking after me.”

Claire said she would have some more confidence-building sessions with Jo and then would definitely think about riding to work: “I normally come by bus but if I build up some confidence I’d quite like to do it. It’ll save me time and money and coming up to Christmas I’ll be looking to do that.”